Description

Dioctadecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride is a high-purity, long-chain quaternary ammonium compound widely recognized for its excellent cationic surfactant properties. This versatile chemical is essential for providing durable antimicrobial, antistatic, and softening effects in a variety of industrial formulations. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Fabric Softeners & Conditioners: Primary active ingredient for imparting long-lasting softness and antistatic properties to textiles.
• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Key cationic agent providing excellent detangling, smoothness, and manageability in hair care products.
• Industrial Biocides & Sanitizers: Used as a potent active ingredient in disinfectant formulations for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy.
• Antistatic Agents: Employed in plastics, coatings, and synthetic fibers to prevent static charge accumulation.
• Emulsifiers & Phase Transfer Catalysts: Facilitates reactions and stabilizes emulsions in organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Paper & Pulp Chemicals: Acts as a softener and debonding agent to improve the feel and processability of paper products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dioctadecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
CAS No.	107-64-2
Molecular Formula	C38H80ClN
Molecular Weight	586.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Distearyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (DSDMAC); Dimethyldioctadecylammonium Chloride; DODMAC; Quaternium-5; Arquad 2HT-75; Adogen 432; Arosurf TA-100; Cationic Surfactant AS-18
EINECS	203-508-2

Quality Control

Our Dioctadecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and cosmetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and key specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid / paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 95.0 %
Free Amine & Amine Hydrochloride	≤ 2.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.